Thursday, August 14, 2014

My Surprise Birthday Party

I am so blessed to have some of the sweetest friends in all the world and we all met through blogging. Who would have ever thought that blogging would create such true friendships.

One very special friend is Laura of Decor to Adore. She has become such a very, very special friend and I love her dearly. Tuesday she asked to take me to lunch for my BD. So I arrived at her house to find her in total birthday mode. She opened the door wearing a happy birthday tiara and yelling Happy Birthday.

She had a sash that said Marty's Party and two tiara's for me to choose from.

Laura made this fabulous sash for me to wear and she had on a Happy Birthday tiara

When we got to the restaurant, I was surprised to see a couple of my friends. This was really a surprise, and so fun. I thought it was just going to be she and I. She really can keep a secret. Left to right is Barb Hinske our resident blogger and Author of two Best Selling Books, Laura my special friend and hostess from Decor To Adore and Ck from Thinkin' of Home. How fun are these ladies, they wore Happy Birthday tiaras too.

Jamie from Mimi's Corner arrived in just a few minutes, so even more surprises.

I have been trying to lose some weight, but I caved and had the most fabulous hamburger I've had in ages. My own little jar of pickles, a fabulous silver container of Fry's and yummy dressings. I took off my tiara and dove in. It was delicious.

I was also spoiled with tons of presents and fabulous fellowship.

Barb had to get back to work (she's an attorney), but the waiter took a pic of us BD girls right before we left. (CK, Laura, Jamie and me.)

Such a special day with some of the most wonderful people in all the world. I am truly a very Blessed lady. Oh and yes, the very special milestone birthday we celebrated was my 75th.

Ladies, you all have my love and my heart. Thanks so much for such a special day.

Happy Birthday, Marty! If I would have known, I would have dropped by to give you a birthday hug too. I've been in the Phoenix area for a few days visiting family. Anyway, I'm so happy that you were able to celebrate with sweet friends. You are a gem! Have a wonderful rest of the week!Blessings,Nici

Marty, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! And how wonderful that you got to spend it with some blogger friends!! NEVER in a million years would I have guessed you were 75 y/o!! You look fantastic!!My hubby turns 60 on Sunday.....

Well.............Happy Happy Happy Birthday Marty...........wow, I would never guess you were 75 in a million years, cause you look fabulous............and you are so full of fresh ideas all the time.So happy they surprised you like that, what a wonderful gift and wonderful friends. Hope you have a whole year full of lovelysurprises this next year and beyond.Blessings, Nellie

Happy Birthday Marty! 75?????????????? You are kidding right? Good grief....you look awesome and not that 75 is that old by no means but really....you wear it well my friend. Hope you are blessed beyond your beyond on your special day. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Marty, What fabulous friends you have because you are such a fabulous friend.. I'm so glad the gals spoiled you on your special day-I would have never guessed you turned 75, would have thought you were in your early 60s. You touch so many lives, it is good to see it coming back to you.Hugs, Noreen

Marty!!!!! You cannot possibly be 75. No flippin way. Good Lord, lady, I have more wrinkles than you and I am more than 20 years your junior! What a wonderful day, what a sweet thing for Laura to do. I love bloggers have become real friends. That is so awesome.

Many many more happy and healthy years, Marty. God bless you this entire year, ma'am!! ♥

OMG, Happy Birthday Marty! You sure showed everyone what the "new" 75 looks like!! Which is gorgeous! The way I think about it, we are privileged to have every day, so many of our friends don't (or didn't). Was lunch at Mimi's? Looks fab, and I need that burger!

Happiest of birthdays to you, Marty! Man, I hope I can be as vibrant and youthful looking when I turn 75! You look fantastic. What a wonderful way to spend a milestone birthday and the memory of it all!

Happy Birthday Marty!!!!...So very wonderful that Laura coordinated this very special birthday event for you with your special friends and fellow bloggers...so nice to see them...I cannot believe that you are 75!!!...you do not look a day over 29 !!!!I wish you a very special 75th celebrating with your loved ones!

Hi Marty! Thank you for the sweet comments about my painting! I'm sitting here enjoying browsing through some of your recent posts. Happy (belated) Birthday! You look great! What a nice birthday celebration with blogging friends! That hamburger looks delicious and the cute jar of pickles and silver fries server such a nice touch! Also love your black and white decor!

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